It is not often that I get to review a movie that truly revolutionized porn as we know it. That statement has never been more true than it is when one looks at porn before and after John Stagliano's “Adventures of Buttman.” Before this movie, porn was a vast wasteland of horrible 'features'. Everyone felt the need to tell a story even if their heart wasn't in it. We were over run with poorly shot videos that featured plumbers, pizza delivery boys and other tissue-paper thin plots. All of the sex scenes were in the eight to ten minute range and were literally bad clones of one another. Stagliano took the camera off the tripod, slung it over his shoulder and literally shattered the mold forever. He shot a movie that was totally different in every way. The sex was shot differently, the focus on women's asses was totally new and the gonzo revolution was born. (It would later be killed by simple couch-sex movies, but for not let's just focus on one industry-wide change at a time.)

The early Buttman movies focused on female backsides (not anal, that would come later) and the voyeuristic nature of sex. Both of these aspects are in display in the opening scene. Jamie Gillis is out trolling the streets when he is mugged in an alley. Tianna saves him and then teases Jamie in the dark. They are chased away, but end up back at her place. He gives her some money and then gets down to some serious ass worship. The hot blonde has a great ass and squats over Jamie while he jerks his cock. They use toys and anal beads on her ass and pussy, really showing off her cheeks. Eventually Tianna goes to the floor where she sucks his fat prick. He gets his money's worth, slowly pumping into her mouth and enjoying a great blowjob. Jamie makes her stick money up her ass while she rides his dick and then unloads all over her ass. The whole thing is an elaborate role play being filmed by Stagliano.

Since he loves butts so much, John has a great time taking his camera out and shooting the beautiful, largely exposed butts at a friend's birthday party. That pisses a few of the girls off, but he also catches Victoria Paris calling Tracey Adams “fat.” After the party, he gets to film Tanya De Vries and her boyfriend Mark. The bikini clad blonde shows off her body and then slides down his chest until his cock is right in her face. She's got a really good butt that is on display during a quick blowjob and then again as she rides his dick. Tanya is not exactly going to set the world on fire with sexual energy, but the eye candy and the butt shots are worth a look. She finishes the scene by jerking his rather small cock off all over her tits.

There is another story brewing, but first comes a scene with Tom Byron. He shows up at John's place with an idea. There is a girl, Heather Torrance that Tom has just met on the beach who has a thing for rock stars. They hit the beach and convince her that they are casting dancers for MTV. Heather is wearing a pink bikini that is way too small for her and shows off all of her tan lines. She does a little dance audition, but Tom is really interested in checking out her ass. Willing to do what it takes; Heather drops to her knees and pops his prick into her mouth. He buries his face between her cheeks before letting her ride him. Heather has a blonde bush and a tight pussy that stretches around Tom's dick as he pushes into her from behind. Her cheeks get a good glaze on them when he pulls out and paints her butt with goo.

Buttman gets kidnapped by some would-be robbers. Randy Spears, Rick Daniels and Champagne are an interesting collection of baddies who are horny as hell. They decide to have some fun in front of the camera. Naturally busty Champagne is an outstanding tease. Eventually she gets down to sucking Randy's cock. I really think that Champagne is an under-rated performer who really knew how to play to the camera. Rick puts a really tiny toy in her ass, but it's the smile on her face as she sucks cock that really makes this scene work. Eventually Rick takes a seat on the couch and lets Randy fill her tight little kitty with real cock. There is some really great footage of her in reverse cowgirl with those big tits flopping all over the place. Spears shoots his load all over her pussy and then watches as Rick does him one better by slipping it up her ass. The ass fuck is pretty short, but after he blows his nut there is some good footage of Champagne as she uses his cream as lube while she fingers herself.

Back on the beach, John enjoys the sights when he finds Bionca and Sascha catching some rays. Bionca enjoys teasing though her friend is a bit hesitant. Eventually they go back to his place and start grinding on each other. I've never been very attracted to either of these women, but it is hard to argue the fact that they both have great fucking butts. There is some great ass footage as the girls bump backsides and rub their cheeks together. Ever the pussy hound, Bionca gets between Sascha's legs and plays with her pussy. There is some anal toy play with Bionca getting stuffed, but this really is just an extended lesbian tease/butt worship scene.

Buttman finally hooks up with Tracey Adams. She is worried that her ass it too big, but has come to the right place to have it declared perfect and have it worshipped. They use the stairs of his place to give us some really good tease footage of her big ass and even bigger boobs. They put her on all fours and Tracey shakes her big ass in his face. Known as a good oral artist, she gives him some good looking head before taking a short fuck and getting her butt glazed with cream.

This newly cut version of the first gonzo classic makes a brilliant DVD. Though perhaps not as brilliant as later Buttman movies, the original is still a must-own for any serious porn fan. The movie that changed porn forever looks great even 15 years later. When you look at it, you can see the seeds of so many great porn lines that have come after it. Seymore Butts, Joey Silvera, Max Hardcore, Jules Jordan and countless others have been influenced by and have found inspiration in the adventures of Buttman. Historical impact aside, this is a really solid flick. Some of the women are better looking than others, but Tracey Adams, Champagne and Tianna really shine. While Stagliano has improved his sex scene and hires even better looking women these days, this was still ages ahead of its time sexually. The scene with Champagne really stands out even now and we all that Tianna is one serious butt-woman.

In addition to the great feature, we get a ton of bonus material. There are behind the scenes and bonus sex reels that show us what got left on the cutting room floor. Tricia Devereaux gives us a closer look at how the DVD was re-mastered and re-cut for the new release. There is a photo gallery, awards list, filmographies, and the usual collection. Best of all, we get a commentary from Stagliano as he watches the movie. These always give us a great insight into what it takes to make the porn we love so much.

Copyright © Roger T. Pipe

Posted By Roger, www.excaliburfilms.com | 11/1/06

Jak Ohn's Rating:

Starring: This started it all for Buttman, and his imitators. John Stagliano appears in front of the camera and narrates from behind it. As male start Tom Byron said in recollection, it was weird for this guy to be filming and to be part of the film. But gonzo porn was born, for better or worse. Butt-lovers got a big eyefull: Tracy Adams in one of her sexiest teases; Bianca and Sascha Strange in a great lez-fest; Tianna serving up ass to Jamie Gillis; and Tanja DeVries and Champagne delivering anally charge sexual hackwork.

This was the beginning of the hand-held videocam era, but it's better than much of what followed. Stag spends a lot of time narrating, jacking off, and mixing between scenes, which is a wasteful distraction, but the roving-Venice-Beach filming and forays into Stag's beachside bedroom are scenic and fun.

Groundbreaking (in terms of experiments) and very hot due to the natural nastiness of the girls and the chemistry.

Bianca licking Sascha's ass, Tianna playing sultry bitch-whore.

Stagliano's obnoxious interventions of himself, and the iciness of the blondes.

8 as a wanker; 9 as a groundbreaker; 7 as an unfortunate usher into the gonzo era. So make it an 8.

Posted By Jak Ohn, www.excaliburfilms.com | 10/12/06 1:58 PM